Reportage At the polling center many people gathered—peasants and workers, cooperative members and intellectuals, young men and women, women and men. Everyone waited eagerly for the arrival of comrade Ramiz Alia. Calm and open, he appeared among the people and was welcomed with applause. Handshakes, warm greetings, smiles and kind words accompanied the moments of the meeting. People asked him many things—about life, work, the troubles of the country and their families. He listened attentively, encouraged them to speak, and replied simply. When he entered the polling center, he carefully observed the electoral procedure, stopped at the list of candidates, took the ballot and shortly afterwards put it into the box. Those present burst into applause. Someone said aloud: “By voting for comrade Ramiz, we vote for democracy.” The others agreed with nods and words. In casual conversations with voters, it was noted that the elections of 31 March are an important test for the country, that they will demonstrate civic maturity, free will and the desire to move forward. Many people expressed the conviction that the Party will emerge stronger from this democratic confrontation, because it has been and remains linked to the people. Many of those present said they had known comrade Ramiz at other meetings and that he had always been approachable, patient and interested in people's problems. Young people pointed to the need for more work, better education, and greater openness to contemporary knowledge and culture. Women spoke about the family, daily life, calm and understanding. Older people recalled past difficulties and hopes for better days. In the end, the meeting took on the dimensions of a natural civic gathering. Respect, closeness and trust were felt everywhere. On people's faces could be clearly read the desire for the elections to take place in peace, with order and dignity. English: By voting for comrade Ramiz, we vote for democracy. At the polling center many people gathered—peasants and workers, cooperative members and intellectuals, young men and women, women and men. Everyone waited eagerly for the arrival of comrade Ramiz Alia. Calm and open, he appeared among the people and was welcomed with applause. Handshakes, warm greetings, smiles and kind words accompanied the moments of the meeting. People asked him many things—about life, work, the troubles of the country and their families. He listened attentively, encouraged them to speak, and replied simply. When he entered the polling center, he carefully observed the electoral procedure, stopped at the list of candidates, took the ballot and shortly afterwards put it into the box. Those present burst into applause. Someone said aloud: “By voting for comrade Ramiz, we vote for democracy.” The others agreed. Italiano: Votando per il compagno Ramiz, votiamo per la democrazia. Nel seggio elettorale si radunarono molte persone—contadini e operai, cooperativisti e intellettuali, giovani e ragazze, donne e uomini. Tutti aspettavano con impazienza l’arrivo del compagno Ramiz Alia. Calmo e schietto, apparve tra la gente e fu accolto con applausi. Strette di mano, calorosi saluti, sorrisi e parole gentili accompagnarono i momenti dell’incontro. La gente gli chiedeva molte cose—sulla vita, sul lavoro, sui problemi del paese e delle loro famiglie. Egli ascoltava con attenzione, li incoraggiava a parlare e rispondeva con semplicità. Quando entrò nel seggio, osservò con cura la procedura elettorale, si fermò davanti alla lista dei candidati, prese la scheda e poco dopo la gettò nell’urna. I presenti scoppiarono in applausi. Qualcuno disse ad alta voce: “Votando per il compagno Ramiz, votiamo per la democrazia.” Gli altri annuirono e approvarono.

The Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Fatos Nano, received and held a conversation with the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, issues of bilateral relations were discussed and the desire was expressed for further development of cooperation in areas of mutual interest. English: Prime Minister Fatos Nano met with the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting they discussed bilateral relations and expressed the desire for further development of cooperation in areas of mutual interest. Italiano: Il presidente del Consiglio dei ministri Fatos Nano ha incontrato l’ambasciatore della Repubblica Federale di Germania. Durante l’incontro sono state trattate questioni relative ai rapporti bilaterali ed è stato espresso il desiderio di sviluppare ulteriormente la cooperazione in campi di interesse reciproco.

A broad conversation with voters, workers, intellectuals and young people took place in one of the polling centers in Tirana. The focus of the discussion was the elections, economic problems and the need to preserve calm and order. English: A broad conversation with voters, workers, intellectuals and youth took place in one of the polling centers in Tirana. The focus of the discussion was the elections, economic problems and the need to preserve calm and order. Italiano: In uno dei seggi di Tirana si è svolta un’ampia conversazione con elettori, operai, intellettuali e giovani. Al centro del colloquio vi erano le elezioni, i problemi economici e la necessità di mantenere la calma e l’ordine.

BVRATI [?] (Continued on page 2) English: For the strengthening of the collective economy. (Continued on page 2) Italiano: Per il rafforzamento dell’economia collettiva. (Continua a pagina 2)

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(Continued on page 2) English: Active in the implementation of the electoral program of the PPSH. (Continued on page 2) Italiano: Attivi nell’attuazione del programma elettorale del PPSH. (Continua a pagina 2)

(Continued on page 4) English: The Foreign Minister of the PSR of Albania received the Deputy Foreign Minister of Vietnam. (Continued on page 4) Italiano: Il ministro degli Esteri della RPS d'Albania ha ricevuto il viceministro degli Esteri del Vietnam. (Continua a pagina 4)

The chairman of the State Election Commission received the group of UN experts for the organization of the elections (Continued on page 2) English: The chairman of the State Election Commission received the UN group of experts for the organization of the elections. (Continued on page 2) Italiano: Il presidente della Commissione statale elettorale ha ricevuto il gruppo di esperti dell’ONU per l’organizzazione delle elezioni. (Continua a pagina 2)

Meeting in the economic field of agriculture (Continued on page 2) English: Meeting in the economic field of agriculture. (Continued on page 2) Italiano: Incontro nel settore economico dell’agricoltura. (Continua a pagina 2)

(Continued on page 2) English: For Europe and the new Albanian society. (Continued on page 2) Italiano: Per l’Europa e la nuova società albanese. (Continua a pagina 2)

PPSH is convinced that the conditions of the elections for deputies to the People's Assembly will serve to raise a spirit of reconciliation among the people. On the other hand, the Party more than ever calls for its contribution to peace and to a militant stance in meeting the tasks.